Liverpool will face Everton in the Premier League at Goodison Park tomorrow.
The Reds are aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table, but Everton will look to make the occasion memorable in what is going to be the last derby league game at this iconic venue.
Liverpool are missing several players, but Arne Slot hopes to get back some of them within the next few weeks.
Ahead of the match, Slot has confirmed that Diogo Jota is ‘close’ to returning to the first team after a long injury lay-off.
The Portuguese striker fractured his ribs during the 2-1 win over Chelsea in October, and Liverpool fans will be thrilled to find that he has returned to training.
Arne Slot needs him badly
Jota bagged two goals and two assists in the Premier League in seven games before he picked up the injury.
Darwin Nunez has badly struggled in front of goal, and Slot will be desperate to bring back Jota in the side to add more quality up front.
Jota, who was described ‘unbelievable’ by former Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tim Sherwood earlier this year, is a more clinical striker than Nunez.
The Reds are heading into the derby on the back of a 3-3 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Alexis Mac Allister is suspended for this game. Slot has confirmed that Ryan Gravenberch will continue in midfield, but he admitted that he would love to give him some rest.
Alisson Becker is not yet available for selection, but Federico Chiesa, who played an hour for the Reds’ U21s on Wednesday night, could be back soon.
